Nature and animal stories Books

FROM THE AWARD-WINNING ANIMATION TEAM BEHIND THE FILMSKHUMBA, ZAMBEZIA, ANDSEAL TEAMPearl has always felt more comfortable in the sea than surrounded by the people in her sleepy South African town who always seem to let her down. But when a new friend...

Age range 3 to 6Only the bravest dare to enter the gardens of the powerful goddesses of Greek myths!In this must-have children's storybook collection, young readers will enter a world where goddesses command the seasons, trespassers turn into pigs, and...

Age range 5 to 9Tchaikovsky's magnificent ballet is now accessible to a new, younger audience thanks to this classically elegant picture book adaptation. Painterly illustrations by Teresa Martinez are filled with colours as soft and gentle as swan's...

Age range 0 to 3Play and learn with mirror magic - and amazing dinosaurs!My long neck helps me reach leaves high in the trees.LOOK, I'M A BRACHIOSAURUS!I'm smaller than most dinosaurs, but I'm fierce.LOOK, I'M A...

Am I Even a Bee? is the story of Osmia, a solitary bee, decidedly green and unquestionably un-fuzzy. Osmia has always believed she is a bee, (her mom told her so), but recent run-ins with people, and even other insects, leave her wondering, "Am I even a...

Age range 3+Glide with us into the magical mermaid world...As the full moon rises, we meet the lively, lovely mermaids. They sing, dance, and swim with a breathtaking array of oceangoing friends, from turtles and seals to whales, octopi, polar bears, and...

The perfect hardcover gift book for anyone head-over-hooves for unicorns, flying horses, or little ponies! "For all those little lords and ladies who adore unicorns, this book is the bedtime story for them! The illustrations are top-notch and beautifully...

Age range 3 to 7Take a thrilling journey to Dinosaur Land in this adorable, imaginative picture book that dinosaur enthusiasts will love. When a little boy gets a dinosaur costume for his birthday, it opens up a world of imagination. An amazing,...

Age range 3 to 8With its two big horns and a small horn on its face, Triceratops is one of most well known dinosaurs. Meet this plant eating dinosaur and a range of other fascinating dinosaurs Coelophysis, with a hollow body that allowed it to be a swift...

Age range 3 to 8As big and scary as Tyrannosaurus, Allosaurus was a fearsome predator. Follow an Allosaurus as it tracks its prey, and learn about other predators such as speedy, vicious Utahraptor and sly, crested Guanlong. Then meet Hypsilophodon, a...

'There was once ONE Happy Lion who lived in the zoo of a little French town. Then there were TWO Happy Lions, and that's better than one, because two is company. Then ... one day ... there were THREE Happy Lions...'The proud parents are delighted with...

Age range 3 to 6A perfect introduction to the world of fine art which will appeal to children and adults alike. Written and illustrated by one of the UK's favourite children's book creators.Tom visits a very special exhibition where each picture features...

This handsome hardback journal features ten new mini stories about everyone's favourite fox, reimagined by Reynard the Fox author Anne Louise Avery.With a stylish ribbon marker, foiled spine and high-quality ruled pages, this notebook is a...

The (very) hungry goat has a big appetite that gets him into all kinds of adventures. He'll eat anything, from pig swill to flies, bugs, and bees; from frying pans to barbed wire and the bark of trees. The insatiable goat grows fatter and fatter, until...

Age range 5 to 8Abner Graboff combines the voice of childhood innocence with a wonderful sense of fun in his quirky book about the mysteries of cats and their secret lives, told from the point of view of a young child. Playful and bold illustrations...

Who has fallen into the rain puddle? Is it plump hen, turkey gobbler, curly sheep or beautiful fat pig? When all the animals peer into the puddle at the same time, they see the entire farmyard underwater. Off they run to get help. Meanwhile, the hot sun...

Age range 5 to 8Every child knows that costumes are magical. Put on the right hat, add some imagination, and you can be anyone. That's what happens to a little boy in The March Wind. Finding a large black hat lying in the street, he...

Age range 3 to 9'That is the way of the largest creature on earth. That is the whale's way.'The humpback whales journey through polar seas, diving, spouting and leaping. As winter comes they swim through treacherous waters towards the...

Age range 3 to 9'All over the snow plain the penguins begin to sing. The eggs are beginning to arrive.'This is the story of the emperor penguins that live far away on the edge of a secret sea. During summer they are content with...

After his family rushes out the door for the first day of school, Peanut Butter the dog finds himself all alone for the first time. Bored, curious, and lonely, Peanut Butter sneaks out of the house in search of an adventure. He encounters new animals,...

Bored and hot on a lazy summer day, three young children watch as birds, bees, and butterflies zoom past them, over their fence, and into their neighbor's mysterious yard. But why are there no birds or bugs in their yard? Why does the neighbor's yard...

Join celebrated children's author, Sir Rhymesalot as he transports you to your warm snuggly bed on a chilly snoozy night when out of nowhere, the scrummy creamy milk that tasted so good going in, wants out. The worst thing is, by the time you get back to...

What happens when a quirky pet gets into loads of trouble? Join Mary and her donkey on a hilarious adventure with heart in this modern twist on a beloved classic. Mary's donkey follows her everywhere - from home to school to the store to the park. But...

Age range 3 to 6A gentle story about a little snail called Henry who was born without slime and therefore will never be like everyone else.When Henry finds out he's missing the most important element for snails-the slime-giving up is not an option for...

Age range 3 to 5In the third book in the Kuma-Kuma Chan series, the title character flies off to a south sea isle where he lies in the sun and drifts into a lazy snooze. He climbs to the summit of a mountain and views the sunrise while drinking a cup of...

Age range 1+Cat gives his friends rides in his cart, but they won't all fit; with bold images and simple text for beginner readers.In this story in the Cat and Friends series of full-color board books, Cat is giving free rides in his brand-new cart...

Little Seal lives with his mother on an island with all the other seals. One day, during a big storm, he is swept away from the beach and carried by the tide far away from home. Confused and anxious, Little Seal begins the long journey home, listening...

Bear is one of the family. He goes everywhere with his young companions. Then one day, somehow, Bear is left behind at the seaside. As the sun goes down, the tide comes in, and Bear begins his great adventure. Find out how he gets home in this delightful...

A delightful story featuring two naughty young lambs, for readers aged 3-7.One night at Bay Farm, three lambs are born. The mother sheep has only enough milk for one lamb, so the farmer's wife decides to lookafter the other two herself. Tig and Tag soon...

Debi Gliori's delightful The Tobermory Cat was one of the most popular children's books of 2012. Based on a real cat known to local inhabitants as well as thousands of visitors to Mull, the island's ginger tom and his extraordinary antics have now become...

Jonathan's parents have decided to let Jonathan choose a pet. They are not prepared for his choice-a giant eagle. (Is that even legal?)Jonathan recounts his new experiences with this unique and astonishing pet. A mythical giant eagle doesn't fit easily...

Uliaq loves animals! One of his favourite animals is the muskox. In this book, Uliaq gives facts about muskox, where they live, what they eat, and why they are amazing!

There are so many plants to discover in the North! Join Meeka as she explores the tundra to find all sorts of plants, from Arctic cotton to purple saxifrage and everything in between. What blooming, growing greenery will she discover next?

A young child navigates grief after losing a beloved family pet and learns what it means for a loved one's presence to remain even after they are gone.Angus may be gone, but memories of him are still here: his tail wagging under the dinner table, his...

Age range 6 to 11A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection'Genuinely lovely. A gorgeous palette of colors and emotions with illustrations that leap off the page.' - Matthew Forsythe, creator of MINA, and Pokko and the DrumA...

When the world gets too loud and chaotic, a young boy's grandfather helps him listen with wonder instead.Kids laughing, sneakers squeaking, balls bouncing-for Thunder, the sounds of the school day often brew into overwhelming noise storms. But when...

Age range 5 to 9When Jesse finds a toy horse and makes it his very own, his imagination runs wild. This horse is the fastest horse in the whole world, so Jesse names him Wind. He can't wait to race him across the prairie (the kitchen table) and over deep...

Age range 0 to 5Get ready to jump rope with jaguars and sip lemonade with llamas. Introducing a delightful animal-themed ABC book that will have toddlers and parents grinning from A to Z. In addition to helping with letter recognition, Llamas With...

Jason's sleepwalking father is snoring all around the house! In the bathtub, in the kitchen, even on top of the car in the garage. But when the front door is opened and Jason's father sleepwalks outside into the frozen night, Jason has to take special...

A book that will inspire readers to connect more deeply with the natural world, from the award winning author of Sometimes I Feel Like A Fox.Inspired by the expression 'once in a blue moon,' Danielle Daniel has created a book of short...

A story about the heart-opening effect that taking care of a wounded creature has on a wounded boy, from acclaimed picture-book creators Jairo Buitrago and Rafael Yockteng.Adrin is always in trouble, at school and at home, while Santiago gets along quite...

Age range 3 to 6Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary each tell their story, culminating in their thrilling ascent of Mount Everest.Tenzing Norgay grew up in Nepal, herding yaks in the shadow of Chomolungma, the mountain also known as Everest. He has always...

A dog delights in a summer day spent in the garden with his owner, an avid gardener.When a dog named Dutch hears the gardener going down the stairs each morning, he anticipates her every move. But most of all, he waits for the beautiful words, "Okay,...

Age range 2 to 5In a smart and silly picture book enriched with preschool-friendly facts and activities, Lynn Leitch and the acclaimed Scot Ritchie propose the perfect modes of transport for eight charismatic dinosaursA witty and whimsical picture book...

In this multilayered Big, Little Concepts book for preschoolers, explore body parts along with animals and celebrate the differences and similarities of our wonderful bodies.A soft, round belly, Bear has a belly. I do too!Do you have a nose like Fox,...